The Iranian hostage drama stayed on the top 10 box office chart for seven weeks.

Ben Affleck'sArgo is a $100 million baby in North America.

The critical darling and audience favorite jumped the $100 million milestone at the domestic box office during the weekend, a commendable accomplishment for a historical drama. The film tells the real-life story of the rescue of six American embassy workers who were rescued during the 1979-81 Iranian hostage crisis.

Affleck both directed and stars in the film, which took in $2 million during the weekend, pushing its total to $101 million.

“Argo is one of those rare cinematic achievements that has been equally and enthusiastically embraced by both critics and audiences," ," Warner Bros. president of domestic distribution Dan Fellmansaid. "Its success at the box office, combined with categorical raves from critics everywhere, is a testament to the talents behind the film, beginning with its remarkable director and star, Ben Affleck. We congratulate him and everyone involved in Argo on this milestone."